1/2 Homework and Subject Learning
In Year 1, we expect the children to complete a minimum of 10 minutes of homework per week in addition to daily reading. This could include Phonics, spellings, DoodleMaths or practising the key instant recall facts for Maths. In Year 2, this expectation increases to a minimum of 20 minutes per week in addition to daily reading.
Reading
The children take up to five books home each week and will have the opportunity to change them on their reading day each week. In Year 1 these books are fully decodable and in line with their phonics learning at school. This is to allow them to apply the phonics they have learnt and to focus on reading with fluency, expression and understanding. In Year 2 the variety of books widens and the focus is now more on improving their fluency and on deepening their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Please ensure that the children keep their reading books and reading record books in their book bags all week, so that they are available when needed. We will be rewarding house points for each day of reading recorded and signed by an adult. This can also include books from home and from the library. Little and often is recommended!
Spellings
Each term the children will be given some key spellings to learn at home. These spellings will be linked to the phonics, spelling patterns and key words covered in their curriculum. Spelling overviews for this term are available below. A hard copy will also be sent home at the start of each term.
Maths
Maths homework is to complete the daily tasks (10mins) set on DoodleMaths. These tasks need to be completed independently by the children as the software adjusts the future tasks (either up or down) based on how they are managing. Please support your child in logging on daily. Aim for a minimum of 4 times a week. Each year group also has KIRFS (Key Instant recall facts) to learn each term in order to aid Mathematical fluency. For the focus for this term please see below.
Topic
Driver Project - Movers and Shakers (History)
This project teaches children about historically significant people who have had a major impact on the world. They will learn to use timelines, stories and historical sources to find out about the people featured and use historical models to explore their significance. Please read the knowledge organiser (links below) with your child and revisit it regularly, discuss which parts have been learnt in class so far, discuss new vocabulary from the glossary.
Companion Project - Human Survival (Science)
This project teaches children about the basic needs of humans for survival, including the importance of exercise, nutrition and good hygiene. They learn how human offspring grow and change over time into adulthood. Please read the knowledge organiser (links below) with your child and revisit it regularly, discuss which parts have been learnt in class so far, discuss new vocabulary from the glossary.
Companion Project - Habitats (Science)
This project teaches children about habitats and what a habitat needs to provide. They explore local habitats to identify and name living things and begin to understand how they depend on one another for food and shelter. Please read the knowledge organiser (links below) with your child and revisit it regularly, discuss which parts have been learnt in class so far, discuss new vocabulary from the glossary.
Companion Project - Let's explore the world (Geography)
This essential skills and knowledge project teaches children about atlases, maps and cardinal compass points. They learn about the characteristics of the four countries of the United Kingdom and find out why there are hot, temperate and cold places around the world. They also compare England to Somalia. Children carry out fieldwork, collecting primary data in their locality to answer geographical questions. Please read the knowledge organiser (links below) with your child and revisit it regularly, discuss which parts have been learnt in class so far, discuss new vocabulary from the glossary.
Companion Project - Mix it (Art)
This project teaches children about basic colour theory by studying the colour wheel and colour mixing. It includes an exploration of primary and secondary colours and how artists use colour in their artwork. Please read the knowledge organiser (links below) with your child and revisit it regularly, discuss which parts have been learnt in class so far, discuss new vocabulary from the glossary.